The Multi-Link X2 ECG Adapter and Lead Wire System is intended to transmit signals from patient electrodes to various electrocardiograph recorders /monitors for monitoring purposes.
Device Story
Reusable, nonsterile telemetry adapter; connects Philips IntelliVue MX40 monitor to patient ECG electrodes and SpO2 sensors. Functions as passive cable conductor; transmits electrical signals from patient sensors to ambulatory monitoring equipment. Features insulated signal wires with metal shielding (Faraday cage) and thermoplastic (TPU) jacket. Used in hospital environments by healthcare professionals. Does not have patient contact. Output is raw physiological signal transmitted to host monitor for display and alarm generation; enables continuous patient monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Testing included electrical safety (AAMI ANSI ES60601-1), performance of ECG monitoring equipment (AAMI ANSI IEC 60601-2-27), ECG trunk cable/lead wire standards (AAMI ANSI EC53), and pulse oximeter equipment standards (ISO 80601-2-61). Tests included compatibility, contact resistance, dielectric withstand, defibrillation protection, and mechanical stress (drop/storage/mating).
Technological Characteristics
Reusable, nonsterile cable adapter. Materials: TPU jacket, metal shielding. Sensing principle: Passive electrical signal conduction. Connectivity: Wired interface between patient sensors and Philips MX40 monitor. Standards: AAMI ANSI ES60601-1, AAMI ANSI IEC 60601-2-27, AAMI ANSI EC53, ISO 80601-2-61.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in telemetry to transmit ECG and/or SpO2-signals from electrodes and sensors to transmitters on ambulatory patients within a defined coverage area for monitoring purposes. Used with any patient population requiring ambulatory monitoring and compatible with the Philips MX40 electrocardiograph monitor.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A patient transducer and electrode cable (including connector) is an electrical conductor used to transmit signals from, or power or excitation signals to, patient-connected electrodes or transducers.
Predicate Devices
Multi-Link X2 ECG Adapter and Direct Connect Lead Wire System (K163316)
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Vyaire Medical, Inc. Suzanne Moreno Regulatory Affairs Associate 26125 N. Riverwoods Blvd. Mettawa, Illinois 60630
Re: K191273
Trade/Device Name: Multi-Link X2 ECG and SpO2 Adapter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2900 Regulation Name: Patient Transducer And Electrode Cable (Including Connector) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DSA, DQA Dated: August 16, 2019 Received: August 20, 2019
Dear Suzanne Moreno:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K191273
Device Name
MULTI-LINK X2 ECG AND SpO2 ADAPTER
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Multi-Link™ X2 ECG Adapter and Lead Wire System are used in telemetry to transmit ECG and/or SpO2-signals from the electrodes and sensors to the transmitters on ambulatory patients within a defined coverage area for monitoring purposes. The Multi-Link Adapters are reusable, nonsterile and can be reprocessed. The Multi-Link X2 ECG Adapter and Lead Wire System are used with any patient population requiring and are compatible with the Philips MX40 electrocardiograph monitor.
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#### 510(k) Summary MULTI-LINK™ X2 ECG AND SpO₂ ADAPTER
This summary of 510(k) information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
#### 1.0 Submitter Information
| Submitter: | VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC. |
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| Address: | 26125 N. Riverwoods Blvd.<br>Mettawa, IL 60045<br>USA |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 3013421741 |
| Contact: | Suzanne Moreno |
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| Title: | Regulatory Affairs Associate |
| Telephone: | (872) 757-0147 |
| e-mail | Suzanne.Moreno@Vyaire.com |
Date Summary Prepared:
#### 2.0 Device Information
| Device Name:<br>Trade Name: | Multi-LinkTM X2 ECG AND SpO2 ADAPTERS<br>Multi-LinkTM |
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| Primary Product Code:<br>Device Classification:<br>Regulation Name: | DSA<br>Class II per 21 CFR 870.2900<br>870.2900 Patient transducer and electrode cable<br>(including connector) |
| Common Name: | Patient transducer and electrode cable (including<br>connector) |
| Subsequent | |
| Product Code: | DQA |
| Device Classification: | Class II per 21 CFR 870.2700 |
| Regulation Name: | 870.2700 Oximeter |
| Common Name: | Oximeter |
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#### 3.0 Purpose of Submission
The purpose of this submission is to gain clearance for the new device, The Multi-LinkTM X2 ECG AND SpO2 ADAPTERS.
### 4.0 Predicate and Reference Device Information
The Multi-Link™ X2 ECG AND SpO2 ADAPTERS described in this submission is substantially equivalent to the following predicate:
| Predicate Device | 510(k) No. | Decision Date |
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| Multi-Link X2 ECG Adapter<br>and Direct Connect Lead Wire<br>System | K163316 | 06/22/2017 |
| Reference Device | 510(k) No. | Decision Date |
| MX40 Release B.07 | K172226 | 11/09/2017 |
## 5.0 Device Description
The Multi-Link™ X2 ECG AND SpO2 ADAPTERS is a reusable telemetry Adapter that connects the Philips IntelliVue MX40 (cleared under telemetry transmitter K172226), on one end to Vyaire-owned lead wires (cleared under K980582 and K101660) and market available SpO2 sensors (cleared under K172226 and K111888) on the other end. The Adapter functions to transmit signals from patient ECG electrodes and SpO2 sensors to ambulatory monitoring equipment, providing ambulatory patients with continuous ECG (electrocardiogram) and SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) monitoring.
This device is common to both industry and medical establishments. The Multi-Link X2 ECG and SpO2 Adapter is not a stand-alone device but is used with the host monitoring device and functions as conductors on the system to carry the electrical signals.
#### 5.1 Intended Use
The Multi-Link X2 ECG Adapter and Lead Wire System is intended to transmit signals from patient electrodes to various electrocardiograph recorders /monitors for monitoring purposes.
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#### 5.2 Indications for Use
The Multi-Link™ X2 ECG Adapter and Lead Wire System are used in telemetry to transmit ECG and/or SpO2-signals from the electrodes and sensors to the transmitters on ambulatory patients within a defined coverage area for monitoring purposes. The Multi-Link Adapters are reusable, nonsterile and can be reprocessed. The Multi-Link X2 ECG Adapter and Lead Wire System are used with any patient population requiring ambulatory monitoring, and are compatible with the Philips MX40 electrocardiograph monitor.
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# 6.0 Summary of Substantial Equivalence
| Element of<br>comparison | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device<br>Multi-Link™ X2 ECG<br>Adapter and Direct Connect<br>Lead Wire System<br>(K163316) | Reference Device<br>K172226 |
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| Intended Use | The Multi-Link X2 ECG<br>Adapter and Lead Wire<br>System is intended to<br>transmit signals from patient<br>electrodes to various<br>electrocardiograph recorders<br>/monitors for monitoring<br>purposes. | The Multi-Link X2 ECG<br>Adapter and Direct Connect<br>Lead Wire System is intended<br>to transmit signals from<br>patient electrodes to various<br>electrocardiograph recorders<br>/monitors for monitoring<br>purposes. | The device is intended<br>for monitoring and<br>recording of and to<br>generate alarms for,<br>multiple physiological<br>parameters of adults and<br>pediatrics in a hospital<br>environment and during<br>patient transport inside<br>hospitals. Not intended<br>for home use. Intended<br>for use by health care<br>professionals. |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Multi-Link™ X2 ECG<br>Adapter and Lead Wire<br>System are used in telemetry<br>to transmit ECG and/or SpO2-<br>signals from the electrodes<br>and sensors to the<br>transmitters on ambulatory<br>patients within a defined<br>coverage area for monitoring<br>purposes. The Multi-Link™<br>Adapters are reusable,<br>nonsterile and can be<br>reprocessed. The Multi-<br>Link™ X2 ECG Adapter and<br>Lead Wire System are used<br>with any patient population<br>requiring ambulatory<br>monitoring and are<br>compatible with the Philips<br>MX40 electrocardiograph<br>monitor. | The Multi-Link™ X2 ECG<br>Adapter and Direct Connect<br>Lead Wire System are used<br>in telemetry to<br>transmit ECG signals from<br>the electrodes to the<br>transmitters on ambulatory<br>patients within a<br>defined coverage area for<br>monitoring purposes. The<br>Multi-Link Direct-Connect<br>Lead wires are<br>single-patient-use, nonsterile<br>and cannot be reprocessed.<br>The Multi-Link Adapters are<br>reusable,<br>nonsterile and can be<br>reprocessed. The Multi-Link<br>X2 ECG Adapter and Direct<br>Connect Lead<br>Wire System are used with<br>any patient population<br>requiring ambulatory ECG,<br>and are<br>compatible with Philips,<br>Mindray and Nihon Kohden<br>electrocardiograph monitors. | Indicated for use of<br>healthcare professional <b>s</b><br>whenever there is a need<br>for monitoring the<br>physiological parameters<br>of patients. Intended for<br>monitoring and recording<br>of, and to generate<br>alarms for, multiple<br>physiological parameters<br>of adults and pediatrics<br>in hospital environments<br>and during transport<br>inside hospitals. |
| Principal of<br>Operation | Adapters are cable<br>conductors to conduct ECG<br>signal from patient ECG<br>electrodes and SpO2-signal<br>from sensors to monitoring<br>equipment. Signal is<br>conducted through insulated<br>signal wires made of<br>conductive material. Signal<br>wires are protected from | Adapters are cable<br>conductors to conduct ECG<br>signal from patient ECG<br>electrodes to monitoring<br>equipment. Signal is<br>conducted through insulated<br>signal wires made of<br>conductive material. Signal<br>wires are protected from<br>environmental noise factors | Detects and process<br>ECG the signal<br>conducted by sensors<br>and lead wires |
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#### K191273
| | environmental noise factors<br>with metal shielding around it,<br>acting as Faraday's cage.<br>The adapters have an<br>insulating jacket made of<br>thermoplastics providing<br>electrical insulation. | with metal shielding around it,<br>acting as Faraday's cage.<br>The adapters have an<br>insulating jacket made of<br>thermoplastics providing<br>electrical insulation. | |
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| Patient<br>Population | Any patient population<br>requiring ambulatory<br>monitoring | Any patient population<br>requiring ambulatory ECG | Any patient population<br>requiring monitoring |
| Anatomical<br>Sites | Adapters do not have patient<br>contact | Adapters do not have patient<br>contact | SpO2-sensors are<br>connected to finger or<br>toe. Monitor does not<br>have patient contact. |
| Environment of<br>Use | Hospital Environment | Hospital Environment | Hospital Environment |
| Compatibility<br>with<br>environment<br>and other<br>devices | Philips MX40<br>electrocardiograph monitors | Philips, Mindray and Nihon<br>Kohden electrocardiograph<br>monitors | N/A |
| Characteristics | | | |
| Number of lead<br>wires | 5 or 6 lead version | 3, 5 or 6 lead version | 3, 5 or 6 lead version |
| Sterility | Adapters are reusable,<br>nonsterile | Adapters are reusable,<br>nonsterile | SpO2-sensors are non-<br>sterile, disposable,<br>monitor is reusable |
| Cable coating<br>materials:<br>Adapters | TPU | TPU | N/A |
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## 7.0 Performance Data
The Multi-LinkTM X2 ECG AND SpO2 ADAPTERS was tested to ensure compliance to the following standards:
### 7.1 Performance Testing
| Standard Number | Performance Characteristic |
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| AAMI ANSI ES60601-<br>1:2005/(R):2012 and<br>A1:2012 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance |
| AAMI ANSI IEC<br>60601-2-<br>27:2011(R)2016 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-27: Particular<br>requirements for the basic safety and essential<br>performance of electrocardiographic monitoring<br>equipment |
| AAMI ANSI EC53:<br>2013 | ECG trunk cables and patient lead wires |
| IEC 60601-1-6 Edition<br>3.1 2013-10 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance<br>- Collateral standard: Usability |
The following standard has been used as a guidance for compatibility testing of adapter with Philips IntelliVue MX40-system and SpO₂-sensors:
| Standard Number | Performance Characteristic |
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| ISO 80601-2-61 :<br>2017-12 (Corrected<br>Version 2018-02) | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-61: Particular<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance<br>of pulse oximeter equipment |
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| Test | Standard | Standard Section | Result |
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| Compatibility Testing with<br>Philips IntelliVue MX40<br>System, ECG Lead wires<br>and SpO2-sensors | 60601-2-<br>27:2011(R)2016<br>80601-2-61 | 201.12.1.<br>101.15 | Pass |
| Lifecycle and Contact<br>Resistance According to<br>EC53 Section 5.3.5 and<br>5.3.7 for SpO2-connector | EC53:2013 | 5.3.5 and 5.3.7 | Pass |
| EC53 section 5.3.5, 5.3.6<br>and 5.3.7 for Subject<br>Device Multi-Link™ X2<br>ECG and SpO2 Adapter<br>Yoke and Instrument<br>Connector | EC53:2013 | 5.3.5, 5.3.6 and<br>5.3.7 | Pass |
| Inspection of Air Clearance<br>for Subject Device Multi-<br>Link™ X2 ECG and SpO2<br>Adapter | 60601-1:2012 and<br>60601-2-27:2011 | 8.5.2.3 and<br>201.8.5.2.3 | Pass |
| Defibrillation Protection and<br>Energy Reduction | 60601-1:2012 | 8.5.5.1 and 8.5.5.2 | Pass |
| Dielectric Withstand<br>Testing according EC53<br>section 5.3.9 for Multi-<br>Link™ X2 ECG and SpO2<br>Adapter | EC53:2013 | 5.3.9 | Pass |
| Dielectric Withstand<br>Testing according 60601-1<br>section 8.8.3 for Multi-<br>Link™ X2 ECG and SpO2<br>Adapter | 60601-1:2012 | 8.8.3 | Pass |
| Storage Conditioning and<br>Drop Test | 60601-1:2012 | 15.3.1, 15.3.6 and<br>15.3.7 | Pass |
| Connector mating/unmating | EC53:2013 | 5.3.5 | Pass |
| Retention force test | EC53:2013 | 5.3.6 | Pass |
| Contact Resistance Test | EC53:2013 | 5.3.7 | Pass |
| Material Resistance for<br>Cleaning and Disinfection<br>Stress | 60601-1:2012<br>EC53:2013 | 11.6.6<br>8.8.3<br>5.3.9 | Pass |
# 7.2 Non-Clinical Performance Test Summary
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#### 8.0 Biocompatibility
The Multi-LinkTM X2 ECG and SpO2 Adapters do not have patient contact. Per the requirements outlined in ISO 10993-1 biocompatibility testing is not applicable for the subject device.
| Standard Number | Performance Characteristic |
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| AAMI ANSI ISO<br>10993-1:2009/ (R)<br>2013 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1:<br>Evaluation and testing within a risk management<br>process |
| ISO 10993-1 Fifth<br>edition 2018-08 | |
## 9.0 Conclusion
Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, performance testing, and comparison to the predicate, the Multi-Link™ X2 ECG AND SpO2 ADAPTERS has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices identified in this submission and does not present any different issues of safety or effectiveness.
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